Re: [LAD] Python and MIDI orientation for a project

Really good info, Hernan. Thanks.

Just a question, given the names of both, does it mean that pyPortMidi
is not for RT?

P.S. Nice to write to you again -on other list this time :).

//On my mobile device. Sorry for top-posting and any mistakes

2009/8/4, Hernán Ordiales <hordiales@email-addr-hidden>:
> Hi Carlos,
>
> You can also take a look at PortMidi[1] or RtMidi[2] python bindings
>
> Cheers
>
> [1] http://alumni.media.mit.edu/~harrison/code.html
> [2] http://trac2.assembla.com/pkaudio/wiki/pyrtmidi
>
> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Carlos
> Sanchiavedraz<csanchezgs@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
>> Hi Harry.
>>
>> It's curious... you got the point I had in mind :)
>> My main idea is to extend the configuration dialog so that, same as
>> you can map wiimote keys/events to keyboard keys, you could map
>> wiimote keys/events to CCs helped by a select box with a list of
>> available CCs; first maybe a usefull and comprehensive subset and then
>> the whole set in later versions.
>> Maybe we can add the "advanced" section as well. But first I'm trying
>> to get information about the other topics on my list :)
>>
>> Thanks Harry.
>>
>> //On my mobile device. Sorry for top-posting and any mistakes
>>
>>
>> 2009/8/2, Harry Van Haaren <harryhaaren@email-addr-hidden>:
>>> Hey Carlos,
>>>
>>> Python & the wiimote is a nice combo, i've played with it and midi a
>>> little
>>> too..
>>> Not at all familiar with desktop applet coding, so ill leave that to the
>>> pro's!
>>>
>>> As far as the "what midi CC bindings" are useful, could you put in a
>>> "Drop-down-box" or "Entry-Box"
>>> for the CC's? Because there will always be some use for it. Perhaps have
>>> an
>>> "Advanced" section, in
>>> which one can manually type the CC Numbers, and have the "Simple"
>>> section
>>> up
>>> with a drop down of
>>> the most common CC's?
>>>
>>> Becuase I can really see the use of having a wiiMote around for
>>> debugging
>>> audio/midi progams with you applet.
>>> It would mean you could easily send any Midi CC's to a program using an
>>> "Easy-Access" unit. (IE: pick it up, use it,
>>> not like a keyboard where you'd spend time mapping a key to a different
>>> MIDI
>>> CC etc)
>>>
>>> Hope the project goes well for you, once im home ill check how much is
>>> done
>>> and where to get the Alpha release.. ;-)
>>> -Harry
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 3:32 PM, Carlos Sanchiavedraz
>>> <csanchezgs@email-addr-hiddenwrote:
>>>
>>>> I have notice I forgot to send this mail to LAD as well. Sorry :)
>>>>
>>>> Here it is.
>>>> Of course, thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>>> From: Carlos Sanchiavedraz <csanchezgs@email-addr-hidden>
>>>> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:18:17 +0200
>>>> Subject: Python and MIDI orientation for a project
>>>> To: linux-audio-user <Linux-audio-user@email-addr-hidden>
>>>>
>>>> Hi folks.
>>>>
>>>> I'm cooperating with a friend and fellow to improve his project
>>>> related to wiimote.
>>>>
>>>> The project is Wiican[1]. In short, it is a tool (a system tray icon
>>>> actually) that makes it easier to connect the wiimote and configure
>>>> and create key mappings for use at your will. It's written in python
>>>> and uses bluez, hal with dbus, wminput and cwiid.
>>>>
>>>> My goal is to add some layer in such a way that you can map wiimote
>>>> events to MIDI.  And maybe, to include it on the next improved release
>>>> of Musix.
>>>>
>>>> So, in adittion to my researches on the subject and what I already
>>>> know about MIDI CCs and so, I would like some advice and guidance
>>>> about how to:
>>>> - implement MIDI in python (which CCs are a must for you, create and
>>>> send MIDI messages, libs, bindings, reference projects),
>>>> - implement Jack and Alsa MIDI ports in python (libs, bindings,
>>>> reference projects),
>>>>
>>>> ... and every other interesting information or experiences on this.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>> [1] https://launchpad.net/wiican
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Carlos "Sanchiavedraz"
>>>> * Musix GNU+Linux
>>>>  http://www.musix.es
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> * Musix GNU+Linux
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>>
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